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CHINESE CHARACTER
- Numbered pinyin
- niu2
- English meanings
- ox, cattle, cow
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BUILDING BLOCKS
Structure & components
Single-component character
牛 is learned as a whole in this component guide. Recognize its complete shape rather than splitting it into smaller components.
This breakdown describes the written shape. A component's meaning does not always explain the meaning of the whole character.
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
to turn
button; hub; knot
button; knob
Example sentences
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Related words
Explore words connected to this character.
- 吹牛
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- 牛仔裤
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